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Tummy Tuck Review - Sewell, NJ

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I was satisfied with my tummy tuck surgery. Dr....

RimaamirFebruary 15, 2014
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I was satisfied with my tummy tuck surgery. Dr. LaVan corrected my stomach with a full tummy tuck after having lipo done someplace else that made my stomach skin looser. I am most happy that the tummy tuck scar is very thin and practically unnoticeable. I have a flat stomach and you can see the outline of my six pack and with exercise it makes it even better looking. I would definitely recommend Dr. LaVan to others. He is easygoing and very reasonable and willing to work with your concerns.

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Frederick B. LaVan, MD

Frederick B. LaVan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (10)

Kimmers25
February 17, 2014
Glad to hear everything went so well.  How was the recovery for you?  
Rimaamir
February 18, 2014
The recovery was not so bad. I had the pain pump which made a difference. Just had to be careful when laughing and coughing...the worst pain. The abs feel really tight and sore and to me that is the part of reocovery that is the toughest but with pain meds it was tolerable. I was back to work within a week although I still couldn't stand completely straight yet. You''ll still have a bent over stance but just slight...nothing people really noticed. The incision site is the easiest. I didn't have any pain in that area and it heals fairly quick.
Kimmers25
February 19, 2014
Wonderful, you have had a great experience.
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5772anon
March 23, 2014
can you tell me where you had it done with dr. lavan and the about cost? i just saw him for botox and i liked him so i am seriously contemplating seeing him for this procedure. thanks.
Rimaamir
February 28, 2015
Wiw i havent been on the site in a long while. I apologize! Hopefully if you had the surgery everything went well. I would only suggest you make sure surgery includes your flanks. I didnt and required a revision which still needs revising. The flanks are still loose!
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5772anon
March 28, 2015
i don't get on here often either, sometimes my email alerts me if i get a reply but it didn't this time. i am actually scheduled for april 29th. i wanted to do in winter was scheduled with someone else but heard bad things had happened with him so i chose dr lavan. do you mean lipo in the flanks or do you mean the cut on the abd going further toward the flank area? thanks for your input, much appreciated.
Rimaamir
March 30, 2015
Yes. The sides are important for a nice flat and slim waist appearance. It will require an extended cut but that doesn't bother me. Dr. Lavan leaves a very thin line pretty unnoticeable. I just wish I was more informed prior to my surgery then I would have had better results. I have a flat tummy (which I love because you feel better in your clothes) but the loose skin on the sides is driving me crazy. Good luck with your surgery.
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5772anon
May 13, 2015
i'm 2 weeks post op today and i feel great. my incision looks really great, so small. my belly is still swollen and hard, but everything i read it takes about 4-5 weeks for that swelling to start to go away. i did pain meds for 2 days, they just don't agree with me. hardest thing is not to do things around the house and outside. back to work next week which will be a test also. can't wait to exercise again!
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5772anon
May 13, 2015
p.s. i think dr lavan is extremely competent and would highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking of having this procedure or other procedures done!
Rimaamir
June 11, 2015
Glad to hear you were satisfied. True it will takes weeks for the swelling to go away! And you will see a big difference in months to come. Do you have before and after pics! I believe I need a revision because of all the loose skin I still have. I do agree Dr. Lavan is a competent doctor!!!
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